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/>Master the intricacies of inventory management with a focus on optimisation models, stock control systems, and technology applications for efficient inventory planning.<br
/><br
/><strong>Course Outcomes:</strong><br
/>Manage the key areas of warehouse operations<br
/>Eliminate wasteful activities/costs<br
/>Describe the materials handling cycle, manual and mechanical handling and accident prevention<br
/>Record, manage and measure inventory costs<br
/>Apply: MRP, JIT, Kaizen, Kanban strategies<br
/>Optimise resource planning and overall efficiency<br
/>Establish effective inventory management controls<br
/>Reduce costs of inventory obsolescence<br
/>Improve record-keeping accuracy<br
/><br
/><strong>Who Should Attend:</strong><br
/>Warehouse Managers<br
/>Procurement and purchasing professionals<br
/>Transport Managers<br
/>Professionals in Logistics Functions<br
/>Warehouse and distribution Managers and Supervisors<br
/>Material handling supervisors<br
/>Operational Managers<br
/>General Managers of SMEs<br
/>Supply chain specialists<br
/><br
/><strong>Course Topics:</strong><br
/>Fundamentals of Inventory Management<br
/><br
/>Inventory management essentials<br
/>Profit through inventory management<br
/>Inventory management and customer service<br
/>Analysing the requirements<br
/>Setting inventory management parameters<br
/><br
/><br
/>Replenishment Policies and Inventory Planning<br
/><br
/>Replenishment or Reordering<br
/>Continuous and periodic reviews<br
/>Order quantity and Order up-to level<br
/>Inventory planning<br
/>Inventory optimisation<br
/><br
/><br
/>Stock Identification and Recording Procedures<br
/><br
/>Receipts and issues of stock<br
/>Order quantities and rules<br
/>Stocktaking and different types of stockholding<br
/>Safety stockObsolescence and write-offs - methods and procedures for disposal of surplus and unserviceable items<br
/><br
/><br
/>Inventory Control<br
/><br
/>Cost effectivity of stock holding<br
/>Managing and controlling stock<br
/>Just In Time management<br
/>Practical methods of reducing stock holding<br
/>Setting and maintaining the right stock levels<br
/><br
/><br
/>Strategic Management of Inventory and all types of Stock<br
/><br
/>Inventory classification and audits - ABC Analysis or the 80/20 rule<br
/>Implementing leading edge strategies  MRP JIT Kaizen and Kanban<br
/>Effective forecasting and peak demand planning<br
/>Inventory cost reduction techniques<br
/>Effectively managing inventory risk<br
/><br
/><br
/>Stock Identification and Recording Procedures<br
/><br
/>The role of the warehouse in the modern supply chain<br
/>The organisational structure of a warehouse<br
/>Factors determining the location and number of warehouses<br
/>Warehouse design<br
/>Different types of warehousing<br
/><br
/><br
/>Management strategies involved in creating an efficient warehouse<br
/><br
/>Implementing a dynamic warehouse management system<br
/>Enterprise Resource Planning<br
/>On Time Complete and On Time Delivery methods<br
/>Floor loads and floors stocks<br
/>Order fulfilment and fill rates<br
/><br
/><br
/>Managing People Resources Performance Health and Safety<br
/><br
/>The role of the warehouse manager<br
/>People management<br
/>Resource planning<br
/>Performance management<br
/>Health and safety<br
/><br
/><br
/>Inventory Improvements and the Supply Chain<br
/><br
/>The supply chain and the theory of constraints<br
/>Supply chain process mapping<br
/>Saw tooth curve<br
/>Using the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) graph to find improvements<br
/>Inventory in the distribution network</p><p>Cost: 7250 GBP</p><p>Duration: 10 Days</p>					]]>				  </description>				  <pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 11:15:12 +04</pubDate>				</item> 								<item><title><![CDATA[Supply Chain Management - Level 2  - LCT International , Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Turkey, UAE, United Kingdom, Dubai, Riyadh, Kuala Lumpur, London, Istanbul ]]></title><link>https://courses.laimoon.com/course/supply-chain-management-level-2-lct-international/online</link>				  <description>				  <![CDATA[<p><strong>Course Introduction:</strong><br
/>This course deepens the understanding of supply chain dynamics, focusing on optimisation techniques, demand forecasting, and the integration of supply chain components to drive efficiency and effectiveness.<br
/><br
/><strong>Course Outcomes:</strong><br
/>Demonstrate the impact of supply chain and inventory control upon the profitability of the organisation<br
/>Record, manage and measure inventory costs<br
/>Apply: MRP, JIT, Kaizen, Kanban strategies<br
/>Reduce costs of inventory waste and obsolescence<br
/>Optimise resource planning and overall efficiency<br
/>Establish effective inventory management controls<br
/>Implement and report on KPI performance<br
/>Ensure the presence of audit trails and apply transparency principles<br
/>Apply risk management techniques to supply chain and inventory management<br
/><br
/><strong>Who Should Attend:</strong><br
/>Warehouse and supply chain management practitioners<br
/>Procurement and Purchasing professionals<br
/>Transport Managers<br
/>Professionals in Logistics Functions<br
/>Warehouse and distribution managers and supervisors<br
/>Material handling supervisors<br
/>This course is suitable for commercial management, who are looking to obtain leading edge supply chain efficiencies and competitive edge for themselves and their organisation and those who need to develop their understanding about Supply Chain Management<br
/><br
/><strong>Course Topics:</strong><br
/>Supply Chain Fundamentals<br
/><br
/>Strategic Management of Inventory and all types of Stock <br
/>Understanding the Supply Chain<br
/>Role and importance of the Integrated Supply Chain<br
/>Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)<br
/>Goals and objectives of Supplier Management<br
/>The Strategic Warehouse<br
/><br
/><br
/>Strategic Management of Inventory and all types of Stock<br
/><br
/>Inventory classification and audits  ABC analysis or the 80/20 rule<br
/>Implementing leading edge strategies  MRP JIT Kaizen and Kanban<br
/>Effective forecasting and peak demand planning<br
/>Inventory cost reduction techniques<br
/>Effectively managing inventory risk<br
/><br
/><br
/>Logistics and Supply Chain Strategy<br
/><br
/>The processes and activity mix - costs customer expectations and strategy<br
/>Logistics planning levels and making tactical decisions.<br
/>Logistics and customer relations - defining the optimum service level<br
/>Logistics concerns about service variability and constraints<br
/>Logistics information and management information systems<br
/><br
/><br
/>Supply Chain Risk Management<br
/><br
/>Understanding the various risks in the supply chain<br
/>Identifying supply chain instabilities and risks<br
/>How to reduce supply chain risks<br
/>Using risk management tools and techniques<br
/>Supply chain resilience<br
/><br
/><br
/>Supplier Management<br
/><br
/>Transforming the supplier relationship<br
/>Supplier evaluation criteria<br
/>Appropriate supplier methodologies<br
/>Total Cost Approach<br
/>Shrinking the supplier base</p><p>Cost: 4250 GBP</p><p>Duration: 5 Days</p>					]]>				  </description>				  <pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 11:15:12 +04</pubDate>				</item> 								<item><title><![CDATA[Inventory Planning and Stock Control - Level 1  - LCT International , Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Turkey, UAE, United Kingdom, Dubai, Riyadh, Kuala Lumpur, London, Istanbul ]]></title><link>https://courses.laimoon.com/course/inventory-planning-and-stock-control-level-1-lct-international/online</link>				  <description>				  <![CDATA[<p><strong>Course Introduction:</strong><br
/>Get introduced to the fundamentals of inventory management, learning about stock levels, reorder points, and basic techniques to ensure inventory supports business operations effectively.<br
/><br
/><strong>Course Outcomes:</strong><br
/>Eliminate wasteful activities/costs<br
/>Effectively record, manage and measure inventory costs<br
/>Apply: MRP, JIT, Kaizen, Kanban strategies<br
/>Maintain stores accounting<br
/>Optimise resource planning and overall efficiency<br
/>Establish effective inventory management controls<br
/>Reduce costs of inventory obsolescence<br
/>Improve record-keeping accuracy<br
/><br
/><strong>Who Should Attend:</strong><br
/>Warehouse managers<br
/>Procurement and purchasing professionals<br
/>Operational managers<br
/>General Managers of SME<br
/>Entrepreneurs<br
/>Supply chain specialists<br
/><br
/><strong>Course Topics:</strong><br
/>Fundamentals of Inventory Management<br
/><br
/>Inventory management essentials<br
/>Profit through inventory management<br
/>Inventory management and customer service<br
/>Analysing the requirements<br
/>Setting inventory management parameters<br
/><br
/><br
/>Replenishment Policies and Inventory Planning<br
/><br
/>Replenishment or Reordering<br
/>Continuous and periodic reviews<br
/>Order quantity and Order up-to level<br
/>Inventory planning<br
/>Inventory optimisation<br
/><br
/><br
/>Stock Identification and Recording Procedures<br
/><br
/>Receipts and issues of stock<br
/>Order quantities and rules<br
/>Stocktaking and different types of stockholding<br
/>Safety stockObsolescence and write-offs - methods and procedures for disposal of surplus and unserviceable items<br
/><br
/><br
/>Inventory Control<br
/><br
/>Cost effectivity of stock holding<br
/>Managing and controlling stock<br
/>Just In Time management<br
/>Practical methods of reducing stock holding<br
/>Setting and maintaining the right stock levels<br
/><br
/><br
/>Strategic Management of Inventory and all types of Stock<br
/><br
/>Inventory classification and audits - ABC Analysis or the 80/20 rule<br
/>Implementing leading edge strategies  MRP JIT Kaizen and Kanban<br
/>Effective forecasting and peak demand planning<br
/>Inventory cost reduction techniques<br
/>Effectively managing inventory risk</p><p>Cost: 4250 GBP</p><p>Duration: 5 Days</p>					]]>				  </description>				  <pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 11:15:12 +04</pubDate>				</item> 								<item><title><![CDATA[Procurement and Managing Suppliers - Level 1  - LCT International , Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Turkey, UAE, United Kingdom, Dubai, Riyadh, Kuala Lumpur, London, Istanbul ]]></title><link>https://courses.laimoon.com/course/procurement-and-managing-suppliers-level-1-lct-international/online</link>				  <description>				  <![CDATA[<p><strong>Course Introduction:</strong><br
/>Learn the essentials of procurement and supplier management, including procurement planning, tendering processes, and supplier selection.<br
/><br
/><strong>Course Outcomes:</strong><br
/>Set up and manage a procurement activity<br
/>Select suppliers using appropriate evaluation methods and criteria<br
/>Measure supplier performance<br
/>Identify ways to increase procurement effectiveness and efficiency<br
/>Work with user departments to improve procurement within the organisation<br
/>Manage supply-side risk using contractual methods<br
/>Manage suppliers against contractual requirements<br
/>Conduct supplier performance review meetings<br
/><br
/><strong>Who Should Attend:</strong><br
/>Purchasing executives and professional staff from supply chain management, logistics and inventory planning and control<br
/>General managers wanting to understand the procurement function<br
/>Project managers involved in plant and equipment development projects<br
/>Engineering planners working with complex maintenance material requirements<br
/>Quality managers seeking to understand how suppliers are selected<br
/><br
/><strong>Course Topics:</strong><br
/>The Principles of Procurement<br
/><br
/>Definition of procurement vs purchasing activities<br
/>Defining the goals of procurement<br
/>The role of procurement<br
/>Supporting the business strategic objectives<br
/>Formulating the procurement strategy<br
/><br
/><br
/>The Procurement Process<br
/><br
/>Key roles and responsibilities <br
/>Forming commodity teams<br
/>Planning the procurement activities<br
/>Development of the procurement policy<br
/>Developing the supplier selection process<br
/><br
/><br
/>Compiling the Approved Supplier List<br
/><br
/>Determination of the most appropriate suppliers<br
/>Methods and techniques of inviting potential suppliers<br
/>Developing the supplier questionnaire<br
/>Supplier segmentation and grading Tier 1 2 and 3 suppliers<br
/>Developing supplier performance metrics<br
/><br
/><br
/>Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)<br
/><br
/>Introduction to the principles of SRM<br
/>The importance of the buyer/supplier relationship<br
/>Developing the SRM strategy<br
/>Collaboration and joint working<br
/>Motivating suppliers and continuous improvement<br
/><br
/><br
/>Monitoring and Managing Supplier Contracts<br
/><br
/>Managing the contract and setting expectations<br
/>The importance of setting proper baselines<br
/>Conducting supplier appraisals based on performance measures and metrics<br
/>Dealing with underperforming suppliers<br
/>Dealing with breaches and disputes</p><p>Cost: 4250 GBP</p><p>Duration: 5 Days</p>					]]>				  </description>				  <pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 11:15:12 +04</pubDate>				</item> 								<item><title><![CDATA[Supply Chain Management - Level 1  - LCT International , Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Turkey, UAE, United Kingdom, Dubai, Riyadh, Kuala Lumpur, London, Istanbul ]]></title><link>https://courses.laimoon.com/course/supply-chain-management-level-1-lct-international/online</link>				  <description>				  <![CDATA[<p><strong>Course Introduction:</strong><br
/>Begin your journey in supply chain management with this introductory course. Understand the basics of supply chain design, planning, and operations to support and improve business processes.<br
/><br
/><strong>Course Outcomes:</strong><br
/>Identify the benefits, both operational and financial, of effective supply chains<br
/>Apply global best practice strategies within their own environment<br
/>Develop cost and operational efficiency initiatives for each component of the supply chain<br
/>Manage inventory and warehouse efficiency strategies<br
/>Ensure compliance with quality, environmental and safety standards<br
/>Make informed financial and operational decisions regarding supply chain operations<br
/>Apply global best practice strategies<br
/>Show the supply chain can contribute to overall organisational profitability<br
/><br
/><strong>Who Should Attend:</strong><br
/>Procurement, warehouse and supply chain management practitioners<br
/>Transport Managers<br
/>Professionals in Logistics Functions<br
/>Warehouse and distribution managers and supervisors<br
/>Material handling supervisors<br
/>This course is suitable for commercial management, who are looking to obtain leading edge supply chain efficiencies and competitive edge for themselves and their organisation and those who need to develop their understanding about Supply Chain Management<br
/><br
/><strong>Course Topics:</strong><br
/>Understanding the Supply Chain<br
/><br
/>Overview of supply chain functions within the organisation<br
/>Supply chain management definitions<br
/>The golden rules of supply chain management<br
/>Supply chain models and types<br
/>The global supply chain and integration<br
/><br
/><br
/>Role and importance of the Integrated Supply Chain<br
/><br
/>Fundamentals of Procurement<br
/>Fundamentals of Logistics<br
/>Fundamentals of Warehouse Management<br
/>Fundamentals of Transportation<br
/>Logistics and Supply Chain Strategy<br
/><br
/><br
/>Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)<br
/><br
/>Introduction to the principles of SRM<br
/>The importance of the buyer/supplier relationship<br
/>Developing the SRM strategy<br
/>Collaboration and joint working<br
/>Motivating suppliers and continuous improvement<br
/><br
/><br
/>Goals and objectives of Supplier Management<br
/><br
/>Key roles and responsibilities <br
/>Identify and agree deliverables from suppliers<br
/>Aligning the goals with the procurement strategy<br
/>Involving the relevant stakeholders<br
/>Identifying risks and their impact/probability<br
/><br
/><br
/>The Strategic Warehouse<br
/><br
/>Defining the role and responsibilities of the warehouse function<br
/>Utilizing the supply chain compass within the warehouse<br
/>Space allocation and product driven category management strategies<br
/>Inventory management strategies  including optimum stock levels obsolete/slow moving stock<br
/>Effective forecasting and planning</p><p>Cost: 4250 GBP</p><p>Duration: 5 Days</p>					]]>				  </description>				  <pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 11:15:11 +04</pubDate>				</item> 								<item><title><![CDATA[Inventory Planning and Stock Control - Level 2  - LCT International , Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Turkey, UAE, United Kingdom, Dubai, Riyadh, Kuala Lumpur, London, Istanbul ]]></title><link>https://courses.laimoon.com/course/inventory-planning-and-stock-control-level-2-lct-international/online</link>				  <description>				  <![CDATA[<p><strong>Course Introduction:</strong><br
/>Build upon initial inventory management skills with more complex strategies, including demand forecasting, inventory cost reduction, and performance measurement.<br
/><br
/><strong>Course Outcomes:</strong><br
/>Manage the key areas of warehouse operations<br
/>Eliminate wasteful activities/costs<br
/>Determine the materials handling cycle, manual and mechanical handling and accident prevention<br
/>Record, manage and measure inventory costs<br
/>Apply: MRP, JIT, Kaizen, Kanban strategies<br
/>Optimise resource planning and overall efficiency<br
/>Establish effective inventory management controls<br
/>Reduce costs of inventory obsolescence<br
/>Improve record-keeping accuracy<br
/><br
/><strong>Who Should Attend:</strong><br
/>Warehouse Managers<br
/>Procurement and purchasing professionals<br
/>Transport Managers<br
/>Professionals in Logistics Functions<br
/>Warehouse and distribution Managers and Supervisors<br
/>Material handling supervisors<br
/>Operational Managers<br
/>General Managers of SMEs<br
/>Supply chain specialists<br
/><br
/><strong>Course Topics:</strong><br
/>Overview of Warehousing and Inventory Management<br
/><br
/>Fundamentals of Inventory Management<br
/>Replenishment Policies and Inventory Planning<br
/>Warehouse Operational principles<br
/>Inventory Control<br
/>Strategic Management of Inventory and all types of Stock<br
/><br
/><br
/>Stock Identification and Recording Procedures<br
/><br
/>The role of the warehouse in the modern supply chain<br
/>The organisational structure of a warehouse<br
/>Factors determining the location and number of warehouses<br
/>Warehouse design<br
/>Different types of warehousing<br
/><br
/><br
/>Management strategies involved in creating an efficient warehouse<br
/><br
/>Implementing a dynamic warehouse management system<br
/>Enterprise Resource Planning<br
/>On Time Complete and On Time Delivery methods<br
/>Floor loads and floors stocks<br
/>Order fulfilment and fill rates<br
/><br
/><br
/>Managing People Resources Performance Health and Safety<br
/><br
/>The role of the warehouse manager<br
/>People management<br
/>Resource planning<br
/>Performance management<br
/>Health and safety<br
/><br
/><br
/>Inventory Improvements and the Supply Chain<br
/><br
/>The supply chain and the theory of constraints<br
/>Supply chain process mapping<br
/>Saw tooth curve<br
/>Using the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) graph to find improvements<br
/>Inventory in the distribution network</p><p>Cost: 4250 GBP</p><p>Duration: 5 Days</p>					]]>				  </description>				  <pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 11:15:11 +04</pubDate>				</item> 								<item><title><![CDATA[Procurement and Managing Suppliers - Level 2  - LCT International , Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Turkey, UAE, United Kingdom, Dubai, Riyadh, Kuala Lumpur, London, Istanbul ]]></title><link>https://courses.laimoon.com/course/procurement-and-managing-suppliers-level-2-lct-international/online</link>				  <description>				  <![CDATA[<p><strong>Course Introduction:</strong><br
/>Build upon your procurement knowledge with intermediate concepts, focusing on contract management, negotiation, and performance evaluation in the procurement process.<br
/><br
/><strong>Course Outcomes:</strong><br
/>Set up and manage procurement activity<br
/>Select suppliers using appropriate evaluation methods and criteria<br
/>Measure supplier performance<br
/>Identify ways to increase procurement effectiveness and efficiency<br
/>Develop a strategy for sourcing that achieves tangible benefits <br
/>Review critical supply strategies<br
/>Implement the strategic sourcing strategy to maximise total cost savings<br
/>Assess and prioritise opportunities for savings<br
/><br
/><strong>Who Should Attend:</strong><br
/>Purchasing executives, senior managers, and professional staff from supply chain management, logistics and inventory planning and control<br
/>General managers wanting to understand the procurement function<br
/>Those engaged in the management or operation of projects<br
/>Those responsible for developing, managing or working with budget/cost constraints<br
/>Those with an interest in strategic planning and costs management<br
/>Those who are involved in the planning, evaluation, preparation and management of purchasing, tenders, contracts that cover the acquisition of materials, equipment, and services<br
/><br
/><strong>Course Topics:</strong><br
/>Overview of the Procurement Cycle<br
/><br
/>The principles of procurement<br
/>The procurement process<br
/>Compiling the Approved Supplier List<br
/>Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)<br
/>Monitoring and Managing Supplier Contracts<br
/><br
/><br
/>Definition and Development of a Sourcing Strategy<br
/><br
/>Understanding the concept of strategic sourcing<br
/>Differences between sourcing and strategic sourcing<br
/>The seven stages of a competitive sourcing strategy<br
/>The value and benefits of strategic sourcing<br
/>Performing a strategic sourcing gap analysis<br
/><br
/><br
/>The Strategic Sourcing Process<br
/><br
/>Working to the seven phases<br
/>Generate the supplier portfolio<br
/>Determine the implementation path<br
/>Selection of strategic suppliers<br
/>Integration of the strategic suppliers<br
/><br
/><br
/>Strategic Cost Management<br
/><br
/>Principle of cost management in procurement<br
/>Whole life costing<br
/>Total cost of ownership<br
/>Target costing and analysing prices<br
/>Should cost analysis<br
/><br
/><br
/>Identifying and Managing Risks<br
/><br
/>Determination of the risk involved in the global supply chain<br
/>Practical risk identification and assessment<br
/>Proactive risk management<br
/>Effective risk migration strategies<br
/>Dealing with challenging situations in the supply chain</p><p>Cost: 4250 GBP</p><p>Duration: 5 Days</p>					]]>				  </description>				  <pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 11:15:11 +04</pubDate>				</item> 								<item><title><![CDATA[Advanced Supply Chain Management  - LCT International , Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Turkey, UAE, United Kingdom, Dubai, Riyadh, Kuala Lumpur, London, Istanbul ]]></title><link>https://courses.laimoon.com/course/advanced-supply-chain-management-lct-international/online</link>				  <description>				  <![CDATA[<p><strong>Course Introduction:</strong><br
/>Elevate your understanding of supply chain processes with this course, focusing on advanced strategies for procurement, logistics, and operations management. Learn to optimize the supply chain for maximum efficiency and competitive advantage.<br
/><br
/><strong>Course Outcomes:</strong><br
/>Assess the impact of supply chain and inventory upon the profitability of the organisation<br
/>Record, manage and measure inventory costs<br
/>Describe and apply: MRP, JIT, Kaizen, Kanban strategies<br
/>Reduce costs of inventory waste and obsolescence<br
/>Optimise resource planning and overall efficiency<br
/>Establish effective inventory management controls<br
/>Implement and report on KPI performance<br
/>Ensure the presence audit trails and apply transparency principles<br
/>Apply risk management techniques to supply chain and inventory management<br
/><br
/><strong>Who Should Attend:</strong><br
/>Warehouse and supply chain management practitioners<br
/>Procurement and Purchasing professionals<br
/>Transport Managers<br
/>Professionals in Logistics Functions<br
/>Warehouse and distribution managers and supervisors<br
/>Material handling supervisors<br
/>This course is also suitable for commercial management, who are looking to obtain leading edge supply chain efficiencies and competitive edge for themselves and their organisation and those who need to develop their understanding about Supply Chain Management<br
/><br
/><strong>Course Topics:</strong><br
/>Understanding the Supply Chain<br
/><br
/>Overview of supply chain functions within the organisation<br
/>Supply chain management definitions<br
/>The golden rules of supply chain management<br
/>Supply chain models and types<br
/>The global supply chain and integration<br
/><br
/><br
/>Role and importance of the Integrated Supply Chain<br
/><br
/>Fundamentals of Procurement<br
/>Fundamentals of Logistics<br
/>Fundamentals of Warehouse Management<br
/>Fundamentals of Transportation<br
/>Logistics and Supply Chain Strategy<br
/><br
/><br
/>Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)<br
/><br
/>Introduction to the principles of SRM<br
/>The importance of the buyer/supplier relationship<br
/>Developing the SRM strategy<br
/>Collaboration and joint working<br
/>Motivating suppliers and continuous improvement<br
/><br
/><br
/>Goals and objectives of Supplier Management<br
/><br
/>Key roles and responsibilities<br
/>Identify and agree deliverables from suppliers<br
/>Aligning the goals with the procurement strategy<br
/>Involving the relevant stakeholders<br
/>Identifying risks and their impact/probability<br
/><br
/><br
/>The Strategic Warehouse<br
/><br
/>Defining the role and responsibilities of the warehouse function<br
/>Utilizing the supply chain compass within the warehouse<br
/>Space allocation and product driven category management strategies<br
/>Inventory management strategies  including optimum stock levels obsolete/slow moving stock<br
/>Effective forecasting and planning<br
/><br
/><br
/>Strategic Management of Inventory and all types of Stock<br
/><br
/>Inventory classification and audits  ABC analysis or the 80/20 rule<br
/>Implementing leading edge strategies  MRP JIT Kaizen and Kanban<br
/>Effective forecasting and peak demand planning<br
/>Inventory cost reduction techniques<br
/>Effectively managing inventory risk<br
/><br
/><br
/>Logistics and Supply Chain Strategy<br
/><br
/>The processes and activity mix - costs customer expectations and strategy<br
/>Logistics planning levels and making tactical decisions<br
/>Logistics and customer relations - defining the optimum service level<br
/>Logistics concerns about service variability and constraints<br
/>Logistics information and management information systems<br
/><br
/><br
/>Supply Chain Risk Management<br
/><br
/>Understanding the various risks in the supply chain<br
/>Identifying supply chain instabilities and risks<br
/>How to reduce supply chain risks<br
/>Using risk management tools and techniques<br
/>Supply chain resilience<br
/><br
/><br
/>Supplier Management<br
/><br
/>Transforming the supplier relationship<br
/>Supplier evaluation criteria<br
/>Appropriate supplier methodologies<br
/>Total Cost Approach<br
/>Shrinking the supplier base</p><p>Cost: 7250 GBP</p><p>Duration: 10 Days</p>					]]>				  </description>				  <pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 11:15:11 +04</pubDate>				</item> 								<item><title><![CDATA[Advanced Procurement and Managing Suppliers  - LCT International , Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Turkey, UAE, United Kingdom, Dubai, Riyadh, Kuala Lumpur, London, Istanbul ]]></title><link>https://courses.laimoon.com/course/advanced-procurement-and-managing-suppliers-lct-international/online</link>				  <description>				  <![CDATA[<p><strong>Course Introduction:</strong><br
/>For procurement professionals seeking a strategic edge, this course covers advanced supplier management, strategic sourcing, and procurement processes.<br
/><br
/><strong>Course Outcomes:</strong><br
/>Plan and conduct a procurement activity<br
/>Select suppliers using appropriate evaluation methods and criteria<br
/>Measure supplier performance<br
/>Identify ways to increase procurement effectiveness and efficiency<br
/>Develop a strategy for sourcing that achieves tangible benefits<br
/>Review critical supply strategies<br
/>Implement strategic sourcing strategies to maximise total cost savings<br
/>Assess and prioritise opportunities for cost savings<br
/><br
/><strong>Who Should Attend:</strong><br
/>Purchasing executives, senior managers, and professional staff from supply chain management, logistics and inventory planning and control<br
/>General managers wanting to understand the procurement function<br
/>Those engaged in the management or operation of projects<br
/>Those responsible for developing, managing or working with budget/cost constraints<br
/>Those with an interest in strategic planning and costs management<br
/>Those who are involved in the planning, evaluation, preparation and management of purchasing, tenders, contracts that cover the acquisition of materials, equipment, and services<br
/><br
/><strong>Course Topics:</strong><br
/>The principles of Procurement<br
/><br
/>Definition of procurement vs purchasing activities<br
/>Defining the goals of procurement<br
/>The role of procurement<br
/>Supporting the business strategic objectives<br
/>Formulating the procurement strategy<br
/><br
/><br
/>The Procurement Process<br
/><br
/>Key roles and responsibilitiesForming commodity teams<br
/>Planning the procurement activities<br
/>Development of the procurement policy<br
/>Developing the supplier selection process<br
/><br
/><br
/>Compiling the Approved Supplier List<br
/><br
/>Determination of the most appropriate suppliers<br
/>Methods and techniques of inviting potential suppliers<br
/>Developing the supplier questionnaire<br
/>Supplier segmentation and grading Tier 1 2 and 3 suppliers<br
/>Developing supplier performance metrics<br
/><br
/><br
/>Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)<br
/><br
/>Introduction to the principles of SRM<br
/>The importance of the buyer/supplier relationship<br
/>Developing the SRM strategy<br
/>Collaboration and joint working<br
/>Motivating suppliers and continuous improvement<br
/><br
/><br
/>Monitoring and Managing Supplier Contracts<br
/><br
/>Managing the contract and setting expectations<br
/>The importance of setting proper baselines<br
/>Conducting supplier appraisals based on performance measures and metrics<br
/>Dealing with underperforming suppliers<br
/>Dealing with breaches and disputes<br
/><br
/><br
/>Definition and development of a sourcing strategy<br
/><br
/>Understanding the concept of strategic sourcing<br
/>Differences between sourcing and strategic sourcing<br
/>The seven stages of a competitive sourcing strategy<br
/>The value and benefits of strategic sourcing<br
/>Performing a strategic sourcing gap analysis<br
/><br
/><br
/>The Strategic Sourcing Process<br
/><br
/>Working to the seven phases<br
/>Generate the supplier portfolio<br
/>Determine the implementation path<br
/>Selection of strategic suppliers<br
/>Integration of the strategic suppliers<br
/><br
/><br
/>Strategic Cost Management<br
/><br
/>Principle of cost management in procurement<br
/>Whole life costing<br
/>Total cost of ownership<br
/>Target costing and analysing prices<br
/>Should cost analysis<br
/><br
/><br
/>Identifying and managing risks<br
/><br
/>Determination of the risk involved in the global supply chain<br
/>Practical risk identification and assessment<br
/>Proactive risk management<br
/>Effective risk migration strategies<br
/>Dealing with challenging situations in the supply chain</p><p>Cost: 7250 GBP</p><p>Duration: 10 Days</p>					]]>				  </description>				  <pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 11:15:11 +04</pubDate>				</item> 								<item><title><![CDATA[EMBA Supply Chain and Logistics   - Westford University College , UAE, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras al Khaimah, Sharjah, Fujairah, Ajman,Australia,India,Kuwait,Lebanon,Malaysia,Nigeria,Oman,Rwanda,Singapore,South Africa,United Kingdom,United States,Zimbabwe ]]></title><link>https://courses.laimoon.com/course/part-time-emba-supply-chain-and-logistics-westford-school-of-management/online</link>				  <description>				  <![CDATA[<p>The Executive MBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Leadership offered by UCAM Spain is a postgraduate degree program designed for experienced professionals who want to develop advanced knowledge and skills in logistics and supply chain management. The program is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of logistics and supply chain management principles, practices, and techniques, as well as the leadership skills necessary to manage complex logistics operations. It emphasizes the global nature of logistics and supply chain management. The program incorporates an international perspective, addressing challenges and trends in a globalized business environment. This approach prepares learners to tackle complex logistics and supply chain issues in a rapidly changing world.<br><br>The specialised Executive MBA focuses on developing strategic leadership skills in logistics and supply chain management. It covers a range of subjects, including logistics management, supply chain optimization, strategic procurement, global business, operations management, and more.</p><p>Cost: 26000 AED</p><p>Duration: 12 To 15 Months</p>					]]>				  </description>				  <pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 14:38:06 +04</pubDate>				</item> 								<item><title><![CDATA[Spend Analysis and Category Management  - Advance Supply Chain Training Centre , India, Malaysia, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, Dubai, Mumbai, Kuala Lumpur,Central ]]></title><link>https://courses.laimoon.com/course/two-days-spend-analysis-and-category-management-advance-supply-chain-training-centre/online</link>				  <description>				  <![CDATA[						The objective of the module of to provide procurement managers with a tool in carrying our spend analysis and Category Management. The course also provides the framework to implement category management and demand aggregation projects in any organization. This module may cover, but not be limited to, the following:<ol><li>Concept of Spend Analysis</li><li>Carrying out Spend Analysis</li><li>Implementing Category Management</li></ol><p>Cost: 950 SGD</p><p>Duration: 2 Days</p>					]]>				  </description>				  <pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2019 12:47:54 +04</pubDate>				</item> 								<item><title><![CDATA[Strategic Procurement Management  - Advance Supply Chain Training Centre , India, Malaysia, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, Dubai, Mumbai, Kuala Lumpur,Central ]]></title><link>https://courses.laimoon.com/course/two-days-strategic-procurement-management-advance-supply-chain-training-centre/online</link>				  <description>				  <![CDATA[						The role of procurement and supply management within the wider supply chain is the most strategic, particularly in terms of insight into market development, market creation and an understanding of future risks and challenges that face an organisation.<br
/><br
/>With an increased emphasis on collaboration, partnerships, resilience and outsourcing; blended with a focus on relationship management, networking capabilities and broader commercial acumen, it is time to examine the role of procurement and supply at a strategic ;<br
/><br
/>The objective of this module is to provide participants with the information and knowledge needed for an understanding of the nature of procurement and to conduct oneself in an accountable and ethical manner to all stakeholders in the private and public sector.<br
/><br
/>The workshop will provide participants with the information and knowledge to learn how strategic procurement is critical to successful corporate outcomes and understanding the elements that go into strategic product purchases.<br
/><br
/><p>Cost: 950 SGD</p><p>Duration: 2 Days</p>					]]>				  </description>				  <pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2019 07:41:50 +04</pubDate>				</item> 								<item><title><![CDATA[Warehouse Management & Inventory Control  - Convertas , Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Istanbul,Malaysia,Turkey,United Arab Emirates ]]></title><link>https://courses.laimoon.com/course/three-days-warehouse-management-inventory-control-convertas/online</link>				  <description>				  <![CDATA[						<strong>Day One<br>Introduction to inventory management&nbsp;</strong><br>&nbsp;Objectives of inventory planning and stock control<br>&nbsp;Reasons to hold inventory<br>&nbsp;Inventory push vs. pull systems<br>&nbsp;Customer service in inventory management<br><strong>Counting and controlling inventory</strong><br>&nbsp;Importance of accurate inventory records<br>&nbsp;Warehousing functions<br>&nbsp;Causes of inaccurate inventory records<br>&nbsp;Requirements for accurate inventory records<br>&nbsp;Reporting record accuracy<br>&nbsp;Periodic and cycle counting<br><strong>Forecasting demand and lead time</strong><br>&nbsp;The inventory order cycle<br>&nbsp;Dependent versus independent demand<br>&nbsp;Factors affecting demand<br>&nbsp;Factors impacting demand forecast accuracy<br>&nbsp;Demand patterns<br>&nbsp;Time series forecasting methods:<br>&nbsp;Measuring the accuracy of the forecast<br>&nbsp;<br><strong>Day 2<br>Inventory systems</strong><br>&nbsp;Elements of inventory holding and ordering costs<br>&nbsp;The Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) model<br>&nbsp;Dealing with quantity discounts<br>&nbsp;Objectives of safety stocks<br>&nbsp;Setting safety stocks<br>&nbsp;Determining the Reorder Point (ROP)<br><strong>Introduction to warehousing management</strong><br>&nbsp;Objectives of warehousing<br>&nbsp;The modern warehouse<br>&nbsp;The warehousing cycle<br>&nbsp;Problems and challenges in warehousing<br>&nbsp;Warehousing and inventory costs<br>&nbsp;Customer service in warehousing<br>&nbsp;<br><strong>Day Three<br>Storage and material handling systems</strong><br>&nbsp;Layout of the warehouse<br>&nbsp;Size and shape of the warehouse<br>&nbsp;Storage utilization and organization<br>&nbsp;Types of storage systems<br>&nbsp;Fixed versus random location<br>&nbsp;Material handling equipment<br>&nbsp;Material handling equipment checklist<br>&nbsp;Improving the receiving/issuing material operations<br><strong>Safety in the warehouse</strong><br>&nbsp;Good housekeeping inside the warehouse<br>&nbsp;Identifying safety hazards<br>&nbsp;Unsafe acts and conditions<br>&nbsp;Causes of damage<br>&nbsp;Planning for safety<br>&nbsp;<p>Cost: 3195 USD</p><p>Duration: 3 Days</p>					]]>				  </description>				  <pubDate>Sun, 09 Dec 2018 11:52:28 +04</pubDate>				</item> 								<item><title><![CDATA[Logistics and Supply Chain Management  - Convertas , Dubai,Kuala Lumpur, Istanbul, London, Amsterdam,United Kingdom,Malaysia,Netherlands,Turkey,United Arab Emirates ]]></title><link>https://courses.laimoon.com/course/five-days-logistics-and-supply-chain-management-convertas/online</link>				  <description>				  <![CDATA[						<strong><em>Day One:</em><br>Modern supply chain and logistics trends</strong><br>&nbsp;Supply chain overview<br>&nbsp;Role of logistics<br>&nbsp;Sustainability in supply chains and logistics<br>&nbsp;Supply chain configuration<br>&nbsp;3PL concepts<br>&nbsp;4PL concepts<br><strong>Materials forecasting and inventory planning</strong><br>&nbsp;Qualitative forecasting theories<br>&nbsp;Forecasting panels<br>&nbsp;Thought leaders<br>&nbsp;Delphi technique<br>&nbsp;<br><strong><em>Day Two:</em><br>Quantitative forecasting techniques</strong><br>&nbsp;Seasonal demand forecasting<br>&nbsp;Moving average<br>&nbsp;Weighted moving average<br>&nbsp;Exponential smoothing<br>&nbsp;Forecasting error<br>&nbsp;Identifying bias<br><strong>Determining economic order quantities</strong><br>&nbsp;Determining reorder points<br>&nbsp;Replenishment strategies<br>&nbsp;Make-to-stock<br>&nbsp;Make-to-order<br>&nbsp;Assemble-to-order<br>&nbsp;<br><strong><em>Day Three: </em><br>Procurement and go-to-market strategies</strong><br>&nbsp;Role of procurement<br>&nbsp;Procurement process flows<br>&nbsp;Sourcing strategies<br>&nbsp;Vendor management<br>&nbsp;Partnerships and alliances<br><strong>Role of transportation and shipping in logistics</strong><br>&nbsp;Definition of fleet management<br>&nbsp;Objectives and costs of fleet management<br>&nbsp;Transportation modes<br>&nbsp;Optimized routing and cubing<br>&nbsp;Incoterms for international commerce<br>&nbsp;<br><strong><em>Day 4: </em><br>Role of warehousing in logistics</strong><br>&nbsp;Warehousing network design<br>&nbsp;Configuration of warehousing space<br>&nbsp;Value adding activities<br>&nbsp;Stockpiling, spot stocking and assortments<br>&nbsp;Cross docking, break bulking and consolidation<br>&nbsp;Mixing, postponement and assembly-to-order<br>&nbsp;Warehousing equipment and tools<br>&nbsp;Reverse logistics<br>&nbsp;<br><strong><em>Day 5: </em><br>Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) framework for performance management</strong><br>&nbsp;SCOR framework overview<br>&nbsp;Identifying level 1, 2 and 3 SCOR metrics<br>&nbsp;Customizing level 4 SCOR metrics<br>&nbsp;Setting performance targets<br>&nbsp;Continuous performance improvement<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<p>Cost: 3995 USD</p><p>Duration: 5 Days</p>					]]>				  </description>				  <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2018 12:43:39 +04</pubDate>				</item> 								<item><title><![CDATA[Advanced Warehouse Management & Inventory Control  - Convertas , Dubai,Kuala Lumpur, Istanbul, London,United Kingdom,Malaysia,Turkey,United Arab Emirates ]]></title><link>https://courses.laimoon.com/course/three-days-advanced-warehouse-management-inventory-control-convertas/online</link>				  <description>				  <![CDATA[						<strong>Day1<br>Introduction to stock management</strong><br>&nbsp;Supply chain management&nbsp;scope<br>&nbsp;Functions and objectives of supply chain management<br>&nbsp;Objectives of inventory planning and stock control<br>&nbsp;Reasons to hold inventory<br>&nbsp;Inventory information system considerations<br>&nbsp;Inventory push versus pull systems<br>&nbsp;Identifying inventory costs<br>&nbsp;Customer service in inventory management<br>&nbsp;<br><strong>Day 2<br>Description and classification of inventory</strong><br>&nbsp;Types of inventory<br>&nbsp;The inventory ABC classification ranking model<br>&nbsp;Uses of the ABC ranking<br><strong>Forecasting demand and lead time</strong><br>&nbsp;The inventory order cycle<br>&nbsp;Dependent versus independent demand<br>&nbsp;Factors affecting demand<br>&nbsp;Factors impacting demand forecast accuracy<br>&nbsp;Demand patterns<br>&nbsp;Time series forecasting methods<br>&nbsp;Seasonal demand<br>&nbsp;Moving average<br>&nbsp;Exponential smoothing<br>&nbsp;<br><strong>Day 3</strong><br><strong>Measuring the accuracy of the forecast</strong><br>&nbsp;Setting lead time&nbsp;and methods to control it<br>&nbsp;Inventory costs<br>&nbsp;Inventory cost elements<br>&nbsp;Cost of item<br>&nbsp;Purchasing cost<br>&nbsp;Carrying or holding cost<br>&nbsp;Stock-out cost<br><strong>Inventory systems</strong><br>&nbsp;The Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) model<br>&nbsp;Dealing with quantity discounts<br>&nbsp;Objectives of safety stocks<br>&nbsp;Setting safety stocks<br>&nbsp;Determining the Reorder Point (ROP)<p>Cost: 3195 USD</p><p>Duration: 3 Days</p>					]]>				  </description>				  <pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 13:59:42 +04</pubDate>				</item> 								<item><title><![CDATA[Forecasting and Demand Planning  - Convertas , Dubai,Kuala Lumpur, Istanbul, London,Malaysia,Turkey,United Arab Emirates,United Kingdom ]]></title><link>https://courses.laimoon.com/course/three-days-forecasting-and-demand-planning-convertas/online</link>				  <description>				  <![CDATA[						<strong>Day1<br
/>Introduction to stock management</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Supply chain management&nbsp;scope<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Functions and objectives of supply chain management<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Objectives of inventory planning and stock control<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Reasons to hold inventory<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Inventory information system considerations<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Inventory push versus pull systems<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Identifying inventory costs<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Customer service in inventory management<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong>Day 2<br
/>Description and classification of inventory</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Types of inventory<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;The inventory ABC classification ranking model<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Uses of the ABC ranking<br
/><strong>Forecasting demand and lead time</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;The inventory order cycle<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Dependent versus independent demand<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Factors affecting demand<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Factors impacting demand forecast accuracy<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Demand patterns<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Time series forecasting methods<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Seasonal demand<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Moving average<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Exponential smoothing<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong>Day 3<br
/>Measuring the accuracy of the forecast</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Setting lead time&nbsp;and methods to control it<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Inventory costs<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Inventory cost elements<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Cost of item<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Purchasing cost<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Carrying or holding cost<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Stock-out cost<br
/><strong>Inventory systems</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;The Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) model<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Dealing with quantity discounts<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Objectives of safety stocks<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Setting safety stocks<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Determining the Reorder Point (ROP)<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/>&nbsp;<p>Cost: 3195 USD</p><p>Duration: 3 Days</p>					]]>				  </description>				  <pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 13:44:19 +04</pubDate>				</item> 								<item><title><![CDATA[Warehouse Operations & Management  - Convertas , United Arab Emirates, Dubai,Dubai ]]></title><link>https://courses.laimoon.com/course/four-days-warehouse-operations-management-convertas/online</link>				  <description>				  <![CDATA[						<strong>Day 1<br
/>Introduction to warehousing management</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Objectives of warehousing<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;The modern warehouse<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;The warehousing cycle<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Problems and challenges in warehousing<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Warehousing and inventory costs<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Customer service in warehousing<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong>Day 2<br
/>Inventory classification and record accuracy</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Types of inventory<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;The ABC classification<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Uses of the ABC classification<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Inventory record accuracy<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Reasons for poor accuracy<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Periodic and cycle counting<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Systems and methodology of counting<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Knowing what is inside the warehouse<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Knowing how much is inside the warehouse<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong>Day 3<br
/>Storage and material handling systems</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Layout of the warehouse<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Size and shape of the warehouse<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Storage utilization and organization<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Types of storage systems<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Fixed versus random location<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Material handling equipment<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Material handling equipment checklist<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Improving the receiving/issuing material operations<br
/><strong>Dealing with staff related warehousing issues</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Key roles of the warehouse manager<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Staff management issues<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Corrective guidance techniques<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Qualities of a good warehouse employee<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Motivation of warehouse employees<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong>Day 4<br
/>Safety in the warehouse</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Good housekeeping inside the warehouse<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Identifying safety hazards<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Unsafe acts and conditions<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Causes of damage<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Planning for safety<br
/><strong>Productivity and audit of&nbsp;a warehouse</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Definition of productivity<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Causes of lost time<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Warehousing key performance indicators<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Objectives of the warehouse audit<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Components of the audit<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Steps to follow before, during and after the audit<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/>&nbsp;<p>Cost: 3495 USD</p><p>Duration: 4 Days</p>					]]>				  </description>				  <pubDate>Sun, 25 Feb 2018 14:33:04 +04</pubDate>				</item> 								<item><title><![CDATA[Supply Chain Risk Management  - Convertas , Dubai,United Arab Emirates ]]></title><link>https://courses.laimoon.com/course/five-days-supply-chain-risk-management-convertas/online</link>				  <description>				  <![CDATA[						<strong>Day 1<br
/>Supply chain management and risk</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Supply chain overview<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Supply chain objectives<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Introduction to risk management<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Risk management terms and concepts<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Scoping supply chain risk<br
/>&nbsp; &gt; Supply-side partners<br
/>&nbsp; &gt; Demand-side partners<br
/>&nbsp; &gt; Internal echelons<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Corporate culture and risk appetite<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong>Day 2<br
/>Managing risk process in supply chains</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Stakeholder management<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Developing a communications plan<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp;&gt; Message scope and clarity<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp;&gt; Identifying stakeholders<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp;&gt; Mapping stakeholders<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp;&gt; Customized messaging<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp;&gt; Distribution of roles<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Managing change<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp;&gt; Technical elements of change<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp;&gt; Political elements of change<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp;&gt; Emotional elements of change<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Risk process overview<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Risk charters and documentation<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp;&gt; Templates<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp;&gt; Risk administration<br
/><br
/>&nbsp;<strong>Day 3<br
/>Identifying risks</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Scoping risk<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Scope change risks<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Defining deliverables<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;The Work breakdown structure (WBS)<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Risk types and categories<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Supply risks<br
/>&nbsp; &gt; Assessing sources of supply<br
/>&nbsp; &gt; Sourcing strategies<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Service level risks<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Financial risk<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Alternative risk identification tools and techniques<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong>Day 4<br
/>Risk Response</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Monitoring and controlling supply chain risks<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Risk analysis<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp;&gt; Measuring impact of risk<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp;&gt; Measuring likelihood of risk<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp;&gt; Quantifying risk<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Mapping risks (risk heat maps)<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Risk response strategies<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp;&gt; Accept<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp;&gt; Reject<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp;&gt; Transfer<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp;&gt; Mitigate<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Contingencies<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Managing risk charter<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp;&gt; Elements of risk charter<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp;&gt; Ownership of risk charter<br
/>- Accountabilities<br
/>- Responsibilities<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;The charter as a live document<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong>Day 5<br
/>Risk management considerations</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Cultural considerations<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Ethical considerations<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Legal considerations<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Risk and the external environment<br
/>&nbsp;<p>Cost: 3995 USD</p><p>Duration: 5 Days</p>					]]>				  </description>				  <pubDate>Sun, 25 Feb 2018 14:22:21 +04</pubDate>				</item> 								<item><title><![CDATA[Stock Management: Forecasting & Demand   - Convertas , Dubai,United Arab Emirates ]]></title><link>https://courses.laimoon.com/course/three-days-stock-management-forecasting-demand-convertas/online</link>				  <description>				  <![CDATA[						<strong><em>Day 1</em><br
/>Introduction to stock management</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Supply Chain Management&nbsp;scope<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Functions and objectives of supply chain management<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Objectives of inventory planning and stock control<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Reasons to hold inventory<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Inventory information system considerations<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Inventory push versus pull systems<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Identifying inventory costs<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Customer service in inventory management<br
/><strong>Description and classification of inventory</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Types of inventory<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;The inventory ABC classification ranking model<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Uses of the ABC ranking<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong><em>Day 2</em><br
/>Forecasting demand and lead time</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;The inventory order cycle<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Dependent versus independent demand<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Factors affecting demand<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Factors impacting demand forecast accuracy<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Demand patterns<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Time series forecasting methods:<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt; Seasonal demand<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt; Moving average<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt; Exponential smoothing<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Measuring the accuracy of the forecast<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Setting lead time&nbsp;and methods to control it<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong><em>Day 3</em><br
/>Inventory costs</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Inventory cost elements<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt; Cost of item<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt; Purchasing cost<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt; Carrying or holding cost<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt; Stock-out cost<br
/><strong>Inventory systems</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;The Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) model<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Dealing with quantity discounts<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Objectives of safety stocks<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Setting safety stocks<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Determining the Reorder Point (ROP)<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/>&nbsp;<p>Cost: 3195 USD</p><p>Duration: 3 Days</p>					]]>				  </description>				  <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2018 11:19:37 +04</pubDate>				</item> 								<item><title><![CDATA[Logistic Management  - Convertas , Dubai,United Arab Emirates,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom ]]></title><link>https://courses.laimoon.com/course/four-days-logistic-management-convertas/online</link>				  <description>				  <![CDATA[						<strong><em>Day 1</em></strong><br
/><strong>Logistics trends and practices</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Logistics overview<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Logistics, supply chain and the organization<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Strategic, tactical and operational elements of logistics<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Sustainable logistics<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Concepts in logistics<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt; 3PL<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt; 4PL<br
/><strong>Transport management</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Objectives of transport management<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Transportation modes and types<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Efficient and effective transportation<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Matching the strategic service level<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Routing<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Cubing<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Considerations for international transportation<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><em><strong>Day 2</strong></em><br
/><strong>Warehousing operations</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Warehousing network design<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Configuration of warehousing space<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Value adding activities<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Stockpiling, spot stocking and assortments<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cross docking, break bulking and consolidation<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mixing, postponement and assembly-to-order<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Warehouse activity profiling<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Warehousing cost calculation<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Sustainable warehousing practices<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong><em>Day 3</em><br
/>Inventory management</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Materials management scope<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Objectives of materials management<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Inventory types and classification<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Materials management challenges<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Material replenishment strategies<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt; Make-to-stock<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt; Make-to-order<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt; Assemble-to-order<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt; Design-to-order<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong><em>Day 4</em><br
/>Logistics and performance management</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;The SCOR framework<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Identifying high level SCOR metrics<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Customizing low level SCOR metrics<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Managing targets<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Initiative for performance improvement<p>Cost: 3495 USD</p><p>Duration: 4 Days</p>					]]>				  </description>				  <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2018 11:04:43 +04</pubDate>				</item> 								<item><title><![CDATA[Logistics Management for Health Commodities  - Convertas , Dubai,United Arab Emirates,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom ]]></title><link>https://courses.laimoon.com/course/ten-days-logistics-management-for-health-commodities-convertas/online</link>				  <description>				  <![CDATA[						<strong>Day 1: Introduction to Logistics</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Definition of logistics<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Why logistics is important for all health programs<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Purpose of a logistics system<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Different components of a logistics system and how they fit together<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Definitions of key logistics terms<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong>Day 2: Logistics Management Information Systems</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Purpose of a logistics management information system<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Essential data needed for logistics management<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Purpose of the three types of logistics records and the data they must contain<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Purpose of reporting<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Types of logistics reports and the data they must contain<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Purpose of logistics feedback reports.<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong>Day 3: Assessing Stock Status</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Purpose for assessing stock status<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Data needed to assess stock status<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;General formula for assessing stock status<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Instructions for analyzing consumption data for trends<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Process for determining the months of stock available at any level<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong>Day 4: Maximum-Minimum Inventory Control Systems</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Purpose of an inventory control system<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Key terms in inventory control<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Details of max-min inventory control systems and the rules for storekeepers<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;How to determine order/issue quantities<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;How to set max and min stock levels<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;The advantages of using a max-min inventory control system<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;How to select the type of max-min inventory control system to implement<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong>Day 5: Product Selection</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Definitions of key terms in product selection<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Overview of the product selection process<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Supply chain considerations and other criteria for product selection<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;How product selection impacts the rest of the supply chain<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Importance of standardization of laboratory equipment and supplies<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong>Day 6: Quantification of Health Commodities</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Definitions of quantification<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Importance of quantification in supply chain management of health commodities<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Key steps in quantification preparation, forecasting, and supply planning<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;How the results of a quantification can be used<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Process for reviewing and updating quantifications.<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong>Day 7: Health Commodity Procurement</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;The procurement process for public health sector systems<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Stakeholder involvement in national health product procurement<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Common procurement challenges<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Procurement manager&#39;s role in supporting effective and efficient health commodity procurement<br
/><br
/><strong>Day 8: Storage and Distribution</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Guidelines for proper storage of medicines and other health commodities<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Definition for visual inspection and instructions on how and when to conduct a visual inspection<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;How to identify and resolve common product quality problems found during a visual inspection<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;How to calculate warehouse space requirements<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Purpose of a physical inventory count and how and when to conduct a physical inventory count<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Main logistics activities involved in health care waste management<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;What to consider when designing a transportation network<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Main activities involved in a transportation management system.<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong>Day 9: Monitoring and Evaluation of Supply Chains</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Definitions of basic monitoring and evaluation (M&amp;E) terms and concepts<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Program cycle for supply chain systems improvement<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Role of M&amp;E in strengthening supply chains and the overall goal of product availability<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Steps in developing an M&amp;E work plan<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Key components of an M&amp;E work plan<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;How to write recommendations for system improvement<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Connection between objectives, interventions, and indicators<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;How to select and use indicators to measure system performance<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Data collection methodologies, including routine monitoring and periodic evaluation<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Steps in planning and conducting a supply chain assessment<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Various tools that can be used for M&amp;E for supply chain management<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Importance of providing feedback and reporting results to stakeholders.<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong>Day 10: Logistics System Design</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Overall context and process for designing a logistics system for managing health products<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Basic considerations and guidelines for designing a logistics system<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Technical aspects related to system design and implications of design choices.<br
/>&nbsp;<p>Cost: 7485 USD</p><p>Duration: 10 Days</p>					]]>				  </description>				  <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2018 10:44:03 +04</pubDate>				</item> 								<item><title><![CDATA[Inventory Planning & Stock Control  - Convertas , Dubai,United Arab Emirates,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom ]]></title><link>https://courses.laimoon.com/course/four-days-inventory-planning-stock-control-convertas/online</link>				  <description>				  <![CDATA[						<strong><em>Day 1</em><br
/>Introduction to inventory management&nbsp;</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Objectives of inventory planning and stock control<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Reasons to hold inventory<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Inventory information system considerations<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Inventory push vs. pull systems<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Identifying inventory costs<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Customer service in inventory management<br
/><strong>Description and classification of inventory</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Types of inventory<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;The inventory ABC classification ranking model<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Uses of the ABC ranking<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Materials specifications and cataloguing<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong><em>Day 2</em></strong><br
/><strong>Forecasting demand and lead time</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;The inventory order cycle<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Dependent versus independent demand<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Factors affecting demand<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Factors impacting demand forecast accuracy<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Demand patterns<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Time series forecasting methods:<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt; Seasonal demand<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt; Moving average<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt; Exponential smoothing<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Measuring the accuracy of the forecast<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Setting lead time&nbsp;and methods to control it<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><em><strong>Day 3</strong></em><br
/><strong>Inventory systems</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Elements of inventory holding and ordering costs<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;The Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) model<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Dealing with quantity discounts<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Objectives of safety stocks<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Setting safety stocks<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Determining the Reorder Point (ROP)<br
/>Counting and controlling inventory<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Importance of accurate inventory records<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Warehousing functions<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Causes of inaccurate inventory records<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Requirements for accurate inventory records<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Reporting record accuracy<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Periodic and cycle counting<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong><em>Day 4</em></strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Reducing inventory investment<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;The importance of JIT or pull theory in inventory&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; management to reduce total cost<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Identification of surplus<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Disposal options of excess inventory<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;JIT methods<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;JIT requirements<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;JIT risks<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Measuring inventory management performance<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Importance of tracking the effectiveness of the inventory planning and control functions<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Reasons behind poor inventory management performance<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Setting inventory KPIs and targets<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Examples of KPIs used in the inventory planning and control functions<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Qualities of the inventory specialist<p>Cost: 3495 USD</p><p>Duration: 4 Days</p>					]]>				  </description>				  <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2018 10:16:50 +04</pubDate>				</item> 								<item><title><![CDATA[Developing Purchasing Policies & SLAs  - Convertas , Dubai,United Arab Emirates,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom ]]></title><link>https://courses.laimoon.com/course/five-days-developing-purchasing-policies-slas-convertas/online</link>				  <description>				  <![CDATA[						<strong><em>Day 1</em><br
/>The strategic role of purchasing</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Purchasing terms and definitions<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Evolution of purchasing into a strategic function<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Purchasing relationships within the organization<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Purchasing process<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Ethical principles governing the purchasing function<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong><em>Day 2</em><br
/>Using an appropriate writing style</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Writing in an impersonal style<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Organizing paragraphs and sentences<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Writing applications<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Simple language<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Specific language<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Positive language<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Using active verbs<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Applying easy and effective grammatical rules<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Gunning fog index for writing complexity<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong><em>Day 3</em><br
/>Writing purchasing policies</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Purchasing policies: what are they and why do we need them?<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Guidelines for writing purchasing policies<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Purchasing policy scope<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Policy contents and exclusions<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Developing purchasing policies - practical application<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong><em>Day 4</em><br
/>Designing purchasing processes and procedures</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Defining processes and procedures<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Considerations in developing processes and procedures<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Process development<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt; Artistic processes<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt; Scientific processes<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Process hierarchy<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt; Abstract processes<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt; Strategic processes<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt; Operational processes<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Measuring and improving process performance<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Rules governing the use of flowchart symbols<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Mapping your processes using swim lane flowcharts<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Writing detailed procedures to support process maps<br
/>&nbsp;<br
/><strong><em>Day 5</em><br
/>Developing service level agreements</strong><br
/>&middot;&nbsp;The role of SLAs<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Understanding departmental inter-dependencies<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Principles for developing SLAs that add real value<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Typical SLA table of contents<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Writing SLA practical applications<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Service level management<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt; Internal SLAs<br
/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &gt; External SLAs<br
/>&middot;&nbsp;Measuring the purchasing function performance against SLAs<p>Cost: 3995 USD</p><p>Duration: 5 Days</p>					]]>				  </description>				  <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jan 2018 18:06:12 +04</pubDate>				</item> 								<item><title><![CDATA[ Risk Management & Supply Chain  - Asia Masters Center , Dammam, Riyadh, Kuala Lumpur,Saudi Arabia ]]></title><link>https://courses.laimoon.com/course/risk-management-the-supply-chain/online</link>				  <description>				  <![CDATA[						Uncertainty&nbsp;and&nbsp;risk&nbsp;exist&nbsp;in&nbsp;every&nbsp;supply chain. Customer demand can never be forecast exactly, shipping times will never be certain.<br>Suppliers&nbsp;may&nbsp;be&nbsp;unable to produce and deliver materials or goods on time. Outsourcing business functions to third parties may not deliver the cost savings, capabilities and efficiencies&nbsp;initially&nbsp;anticipated.<br>This course is designed to cover the expected and non-expected risks in the aviation supply chain and aviation logistics, and discuss the techniques and strategies to manage these risks in the aviation supply chain and logistics.<br><br><p>Cost: 2500 USD</p><p>Duration: 5 Days</p>					]]>				  </description>				  <pubDate>Tue, 07 Nov 2017 07:23:29 +04</pubDate>				</item> 								<item><title><![CDATA[Strategic Supply Chain Management  - Convertas , Dubai,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom ]]></title><link>https://courses.laimoon.com/course/strategic-supply-chain-managemeny/online</link>				  <description>				  <![CDATA[						<strong>Objective</strong><ul><li>Effective logistics and supply chain management practices</li><li>Conduct analysis and examination of current operations</li><li>Bring about organizational improvements in supply chain</li><li>Comparison of in-house versus outsource hiring</li><li>Understanding the legal framework</li><li>Vendor management; monitoring and evaluation</li><li>How to relate costs to milestones</li></ul><strong>Outline</strong><ul><li>Understanding what Supply Chain Management</li><li>Definitions of logistics and Supply Chain management</li><li>The interrelations and connections of Buying, Making, Moving, and Selling activities</li><li>Key Aspects of Supply Chain Management</li><li>The cost/service balance</li><li>Customer service principles</li><li>Adding value</li><li>Production options/changes</li><li>Trade off opportunities</li><li>Understanding the sub functional conflicts</li><li>How we currently manage the supply chain</li><li>Impacts to the Supplier/Customer relationships</li><li>Reducing costs</li><li>Eliminating internal and external barriers in supply chain</li><li>Implementing a Supply Chain Management Approach</li><li>The changes needed with suppliers and customers</li><li>Breaking down traditional silo/closed management</li><li>Critical Supply Strategies</li><li>Needs assessment and task development</li><li>Selecting the Right Contracting Strategy</li><li>Transforming the Supplier Relationship to a Practical Partnership</li><li>How to be a Good Customer</li><li>Communication Techniques</li></ul><p>Cost: 3995 USD</p><p>Duration: 5 Days</p>					]]>				  </description>				  <pubDate>Mon, 29 May 2017 23:09:04 +04</pubDate>				</item> 								<item><title><![CDATA[Procurement Planning and Bid Management  - Convertas , Dubai,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom ]]></title><link>https://courses.laimoon.com/course/procurement-planning-and-bid-management/online</link>				  <description>				  <![CDATA[						<strong>Objective</strong><ul><li>Write strategic procurement objectives and initiatives to support long term directions</li><li>Arrange &#39;spend items&#39; into categories that support planning of go-to-market strategies</li><li>Apply demand forecasting techniques to improve planning of procurement activities</li><li>Generate vendor integration strategies to ensure supply security</li><li>Evaluate vendor bids in a scientific manner to support selection decision making</li></ul><strong>Outline</strong><br
/><em>Strategic procurement planning</em><ul><li>Setting procurement mission and objectives</li><li>Selection of improvement initiatives</li></ul>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; - Structure<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; - Systems<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; - Work streams<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; - Culture<ul><li>Performance measures and targets</li><li>Communication of procurement plan</li><li>Stakeholder engagement</li></ul><em>Spend category planning</em><ul><li>Spend category profiling</li><li>Spend impact analysis</li></ul>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; - Financial impact<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; - Vendor segmentation<ul><li>Market risk analysis</li></ul>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; - Value chain analysis<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; - SWOT analysis<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; - Porter&#39;s five forces<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; - Risk heat maps<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; - Vendor risk scores<ul><li>Category report consolidation</li></ul><br
/><em>Forecasting and demand planning</em><ul><li>The soft side of forecasting</li></ul>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; - Tetlock&#39;s foxes and hedgehogs<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; - Taleb&#39;s black swan<ul><li>Principles of demand planning</li><li>Quantitative forecasting techniques</li><li>Qualitative forecasting techniques</li></ul><br
/><em>Vendor integration</em><ul><li>Vendor prequalification process</li><li>Vendor prequalification criteria</li></ul>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; - Legal criteria<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; - Financial criteria<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; - Technical criteria<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; - Staff criteria<br
/>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; - HSE criteria<ul><li>Service Level Agreements (SLAs)</li><li>Strategic partnering</li><li>Supplier diversity programs</li></ul><em>Bid evaluation and selection</em><ul><li>Bid management process</li><li>Bid evaluation criteria</li><li>Scoring systems and protocols</li><li>Selection and award</li><li>Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for complex purchases</li></ul><p>Cost: 3995 USD</p><p>Duration: 5 Days</p>					]]>				  </description>				  <pubDate>Mon, 29 May 2017 23:00:24 +04</pubDate>				</item> 								<item><title><![CDATA[Applied Logistic Management  - Convertas , Dubai,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom ]]></title><link>https://courses.laimoon.com/course/applied-logistic-management/online</link>				  <description>				  <![CDATA[						<strong>Objective</strong><ul><li>Lead a winning logistics team, department or project</li><li>Understand the practical and latest techniques in logistics management</li><li>Empower others to deliver results in logistics management</li><li>Ensure goods proper recording, storage, stocking and supplies as per latest business requirements</li><li>Ensure meeting storage and goods supply principles are met.</li><li>Manage international logistics of larger scales</li></ul><strong>Outline</strong><ul><li>Introduction to Logistics Management</li><li>Introduction to Business Management</li><li>Basic Mathematics and Quantitative Techniques for Logisticians</li><li>Introduction to Transportation and Warehousing</li><li>Basic end-user computing for logisticians</li><li>Procurement and Order Processing Systems</li><li>Basic Principles of Performance Measures</li><li>Overview and objectives of the Government and Municipal Logistics Systems</li><li>Tactical Logistics Management</li><li>Inventory Management</li><li>Warehousing and Material Handling</li><li>Transportation Operation Management</li><li>Logistics and Supply Chain Management</li><li>Logistics Project Management</li><li>International Logistics Management</li><li>Demand planning</li><li>Temperature Controlled Supply Chain Management</li><li>Logistics Reporting</li><li>Logistics coordination with management</li><li>Strategic Logistics Management</li></ul><p>Cost: 3995 USD</p><p>Duration: 5 Days</p>					]]>				  </description>				  <pubDate>Mon, 29 May 2017 22:46:37 +04</pubDate>				</item> 					</channel></rss>